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ADNOC Distribution 2025 dividend $700m

The company had reported EBITDA of $1.17 bn in 2025.

Empower okays $119.1m H2 2025 dividend

The dividend is equivalent to 43.75% of paid-up capital.

Alujain widens 2025 loss

The increase in loss is due to impairment charges, weaker prices.

Masar 2025 net profit $262m

Higher land plot sales boost revenue and operating income.

Tasnee’s 2025 losses deepen

The petrochemicals' company's revenue also fell 17.7 percent.
  • Treated sewage water improves wheat growth, production in UAE

    A study by an Emirati researcher has shown that wheat growth can be accelerated and production improved using treated sewage...

    The highest wheat productivity rate was achieved when using treated sewage water.

    key factors that improve wheat quality are the fertility of the soil, which must contain important nutrients and the quality of irrigated water.

  • Dubai reduced carbon emissions by 21 percent in 2021

    The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy had a virtual meeting in which it was revealed that Dubai had reduced carbon...

    The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy in a meeting discussed increasing the share of solar energy.

    The meeting deliberated waste recycling in power and water production, industry, ground transport and waste treatment.

  • Bahrain central bank’s $185m treasury bills oversubscribed 216%

    Manama, Bahrain—Bahrain’s latest government treasury bills, valued at Bahrain Dinar 70 million ($185 million), have been oversubscribed by 216 percent....

    The bills, carrying a maturity of 91 days, are issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain, on behalf of the Bahrain government.

    The issue date of the bills is 21 September 2022 and the maturity date is 21 December 2022.

  • UAE financial restructuring body holds second meeting

    The UAE finance ministry's Financial Restructuring Committee (FRC) recently held the second meeting of its Consultative Council.

    The meeting discussed the development of the financial reorganization service.

    It deliberated on the best ways to communicate relevant information about financial restructuring procedures.

  • IHC acquires stake in Burjeel

    The 15% stake in Burjeel will diversify healthcare investment.

    IHC’s revenue grew by 121 per cent to AED21.93 billion in the first six months of 2022, compared to the same period last year.

    The company invested AED7.3bn ($2bn) in the Indian conglomerate, Adani Group, and also acquired a 70 per cent stake in Arena, the global event structures and services company.

  • Women complain of bias in accounting profession in MENA

    In a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) study in the MENA accounting profession, 63 percent of women across each of...

    The diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) research study focuses primarily on gender, nationality, and ability within the MENA region

    83 percent of respondents with a disability and 53 percent of female respondents have left an employer due to a lack of DE&I

  • APICO to list on Nomu

    The Arabian Plastic will offer 1m shares at $7.19 per share.

    According to a bourse filing, the offering coverage was 15.43x of the total shares offered during the subscription period

    Yaqeen Capital, the financial adviser and lead manager, will finalize the required procedures with the Saudi Stock Exchange and will determine the date for listing of the shares

  • Dubai’s RTA earns US$10.12m from auction of number plates

    Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) fetched $10.12 million from the auction of distinctive vehicle number plates at Grand Hyatt...

    The sale topper was Plate (AA 13), which was exchanged for $1.20 million, followed by Plate (U 70) which was sold for $816,882  Plate (Z 1000) brought back $601,769

    By offering distinctive licensing plates at open or online auctions, RTA seeks to provide a neutral and transparent platform that avails fair opportunities to all bidders

  • Metaverse helps UAE boost growth, productivity

    Adoption of metaverse technologies is part of the UAE government's strategy to diversify its economy away from oil as the...

    Adoption of metaverse technologies is part of the UAE government's strategy to diversify its economy away from oil as the country focuses on innovation and talent development

    The Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy is set to make Dubai a leading hub for developing and using metaverse technologies worldwide

  • Qatar’s United Development Company and CBQ sign home loan deal

    Doha, Qatar - The United Development Company (UDC), a Qatari public shareholding company, signed a deal with The Commercial Bank...

    The UDC property buyers would be eligible to apply with Commercial Bank for a home loan worth 70% of the property value.

    The consumers are likely to be benefited from fast loan processing and flexible added-value options and payment plans.